Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $72,510–$127,040
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 97
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $85,400 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,710 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $79,870 and 1% above the TX statewide median of $84,440. It ranks #27 of 97 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,710 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in other TX metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $94,920 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $84,440 |
| Waco, TX | $80,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $80,270 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $78,240 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $74,640 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $67,270 |
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Questions
What is the average Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $85,400 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,710 jobs pay between $72,510 and $127,040. The 10th percentile is $48,140 and the 90th is $131,090.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $79,870 and 1% above the TX statewide median of $84,440. It ranks #27 of 97 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make an hour in Houston?
About $41.06 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $85,400 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $34.86–$61.08 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.